Police search for armed robbery suspects

They're looking for two men believed responsible for a robbery last Saturday

Police are asking the public for help identifying two men suspected of stealing from the Liquor HQ store in Ponoka on June 15th. 

In a news release, RCMP said a male armed with a machete entered the business and proceeded to smash the front counter before stealing some liquor from the shelves.  A second male holding a large knife stood at the exit. 

The pair were able to get away and no one was injured during the incident. 

Their images were captured by a surveillance camera and RCMP have released those pictures in the hope someone recognizes the suspects and can provide police with their names. 

Suspect 1 is described as:

• Medium complexion;
• approx. 5 feet 9 inches in height;
• Chubby face;
• Wearing a black Nike Air Jordan jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers; carrying a large black bladed, hook tipped machete.

Suspect 2 is described as:

• approx. 5 feet 5 inches in height;
• very thin;
• Wearing a green hoodie, black jacket, blue jeans, and black sneakers with white soles.

If you have any information about this incident please call Ponoka RCMP detachment at 403-783-4472.